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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 443.58 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 443.58 and 167.72 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 443.58 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/443.58 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 443.58 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 74,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,397.24/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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